If you are interested in browsing a variety of job listings, the Marin Employment Connection is a great place to start. While in our Career Resource Center, you will have access to job listings submitted directly to the MEC by local employers as well as access to computers which you can use to access online listings posted via a variety of sources.
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You can use search engines like Google and Yahoo to find job search information. Remember the Internet is generally more useful for research than job listings. Here are some sites you can use for research, netiquette, resumes, interviewing, job listings, training, and other help in your job search:
• www.acinet.org
America’s Career InfoNet – information about the job market, an employer locator (which allows you to find employers anywhere in the United States), job descriptions and skill statements, assessment tools, and wage and trend information.
• www.backtowork.org
California Workforce Association’s website for job seekers.
• www.bls.gov
Bureau of Labor Statistics – nationwide employment and unemployment data, links to other government data libraries.
• www.dol.gov
US Department of Labor. Info about jobs, labor trends, workplace rights and benefits, getting and leaving a job, and links to job search services.
• www.econdata.net
Find data by subject and provider of information. Site also has a list of “10 best sites” for economic data.
• www.edd.ca.gov
California Employment Development Department. Links directly to claim filing and information for Unemployment Insurance Benefits. The “Ask EDD” feature lets you send electronic questions and comments to the department.
• etpl.edd.ca.gov
California Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL) – a list of agencies that can provide training under the Workforce Investment Act (WIA).
• www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov
California State labor market information – statistics on California employment, access to employer data by County, and California Occupational Guides (job descriptions, wage information, and preparation requirements).
• www.marinprofessionals.org
Website for Marin Professionals, a networking group, the local chapter of Experience Unlimited.
• www.northbaybusinessjournal.com
Includes an online version of the Book of Lists, articles about local businesses, and advice for job seekers.
• www.northbayemployment.org
North Bay Employment Connection (Marin, Napa, Solano, and Sonoma counties).
• www.rileyguide.com
Maybe the best research site for job seekers. Info on how to use the Internet for job search. Topics include preparing for job search, salary guidance, interviewing skills, and where to look for specific jobs. Don’t miss the A to Z index on this site. It’s really big.
• www.socojoblink.org
Website for Sonoma County Job Link
• www.sunfeatures.com
Directs you to Joyce Laine Kennedy’s articles about job search.
• www.susanireland.com/mec
A free online resume builder, Ready-Made Resumes has downloadable resume and cover letter templates, over 800 copy-and-paste resume phrases, and step-by-step help for tough work history problems. Special resume templates for skilled trades/labor, service industry, technical professionals, military-to-civilian, management/professionals, and students. Use this program from any computer with Internet access and MS Word. You can get the password from the Career Resource Center or by attending MEC workshops.
• www.recovery.ca.gov
Launched in March 2009, this site tracks distribution of ARRA stimulus funds within California.
• www.recovery.gov
The federal site for ARRA stimulus information including new regulations and how funds are distributed.
• www.dtcc.edu/cs/rfc1855.html
Delaware Technical Community College guidelines for Netiquette – this is a long read but worth it. If you’re curious about how netiquette works at a university, this site is for you.
• www.jobhuntersbible.com
You’ll have to search the article archive on Etiquette but there are good links from this site.
• www.rileyguide.com
The federal site for ARRA stimulus information including new regulations and how funds are distributed.
• www.acinet.org
Built-in resume tutorial with links to other resume sites; also links to extensive database of skill statements.
• www.susanireland.com
This is a collection of free downloadable resume templates, over 800 sample summary and achievement statements, and cover letter templates. You can get the id and password from the MEC Career Resource Center or by attending MEC workshops.
• www.sunfeatures.com
This site directs you to articles by Joyce Laine Kennedy (author of Resumes for Dummies and Cover Letters for Dummies).
• www.susanireland.com
Susan Ireland is the author of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to the Perfect Resume and other books, and her web site has terrific information and samples for the job seeker, including free online workshops for resume writing, e-resumes, and cover letters, along with her many samples of resumes, cover letters, and thank you letters.
• www.best-job-interview.com
Starting from lists of standard questions asked of applicants, this site reviews types of interviews (even including some guides for specific jobs), questions you should be asking (and some you should avoid), what to wear, and how to follow-up afterwards.
• www.rileyguide.com
If you have a question about interviewing, you’ll find this site useful. Multiple articles on topics like disclosing salary requirements, tough interview questions, preparation for and follow-up after interviews.
• www.susanireland.com
Susan Ireland includes interview and salary information on her website. Don’t miss the sample “Thank you for the rejection” letter.
• www.bayareacareers.com
Bay Area Job Listings; links to local employer web sites.
• www.caljobs.ca.gov
Employment Development Department job listings and resume.
• www.careerbuilder.com
Job search, resume posting, and research site.
•www.cahcnews.com/jobs-healthcare/career.php
California Healthcare News: A popular job board for workers in the hospital, clinic and health insurance industries.
• www.co.marin.ca.us/jobs
Job listings with County of Marin.
• www.craigslist.org
Easy access to job listings but site is overused by job seekers.
• www.dice.com
Hi-tech and project management job listings.
• www.edjoin.org
Source for teaching and education related jobs in California.
• www.hotjobs.com
Job listing and resume posting site hosted by Yahoo.
• www.jobfox.com
This site is kind of halfway between Monster and the Ladders. You will need to sign up to use this site.
• www.jobstar.org
Job listing, resume development, and advice.
• www.monster.com
Large private Internet job listing site.
• www.northbaycareers.com
Direct links to the job pages of major employers in the Bay Area.
• www.opportunityknocks.org
Listings of jobs with non-profit organizations.
• www.peacecorps.gov
Website for the Peace Corps – links to volunteer and paid employment, mostly overseas.
• www.spb.ca.gov
State Personnel Board – website to use if you are applying for a job with the State of California.
• www.theladders.com
This site for people in the $100K and up earnings arena has confidential access to good jobs from around the world.
• www.usajobs.gov
Site for jobs with the United States government. Recommended as a first place to visit if you’re looking for a job with the US government.
• www.indeed.com
• www.jobcentral.com
• www.juju.com
• www.simplyhired.com
These four sites can be helpful if you’re not sure what you’re looking for or want to look at many sources at once. The down side of these “meta” sites is that you need to be able to navigate the next level sites to respond to the listing.
• www.thecanned.com
A multipurpose site with links to job listings, filing for unemployment insurance in any US state, and healthcare.
• www.calapprenticeship.org
Overviews of over 40 apprenticeship programs – links to sites with more specific information.
• etpl.edd.ca.gov
California Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL) – a list of agencies that can provide training under the Workforce Investment Act (WIA). You will need to visit this site if you are seeking WIA funding for your training program.
• www.fafsa.ed.gov
Free Application for Federal Student Aid – US Department of Education financial aid website.
• www.finaid.org
Student financial aid information.
• www.marineducationfund.org
Marin Education Fund website – financial aid for Marin County residents attending college or vocational training.
• www.opportunity.gov
New website showing resources from US Department of Labor and US Department of Education; links to websites for grants and loans.
• www.scholarships.com
Sources of financial aid for academic and vocational training.
www.211sf.org
The local site for the 211 information system. You can call 211 for information on local services and resources. If you prefer to search their database online, this site will be useful.
www.aarp.org
Careers and advice for older workers; links to assessment tools
www.alexa.com
This site provides a rating system for websites kind of like Nielsen ratings for television.
www.bayareacareerguide.org
Site for 26 Bay Area community colleges career and technical education CTE) programs
www.business.com
Business-focused search engine and directory designed to assist the business professional
www.calapprenticeship.org
Overviews of over 40 apprenticeship programs – links to sites with more specific information
www.eureka.org
On-line assessment site with great inks to information about jobs
www.freetranslation.com
A context-based “gisted” free translation service
www.jan.wvu.edu
Job Accommodation Network, a comprehensive resource about job accommodations for people with disabilities
www.job-hunt.org
Great career information with many links to other resources
www.jobhuntersbible.com
Web site of Richard Bolles, author of “What Color is Your Parachute?” Topics include career decision-making, how to use the Internet for job search, and what to expect from job banks.
www.jobjournal.com
California Job Journal website. Great articles on job search. Check their Article Archive
www.jobprofiles.org
Experienced workers describe their jobs in detail
www.khake.com
The Vocational Information Center site, created by Kathryn Hake. A good resource for job-specific and career-specific information
www.linkedin.com
An online network of experienced professionals. Basic services are free but added services will cost $$
www.marin.org
Listing of business and community resources in Marin County
www.martynemko.com
Articles and advice from one of the Bay Area’s most experienced career experts. Some advice may be unconventional
www.mylifecoach.com
Mostly fee-based resources for a variety of assessment and decision-making tools. Free assessments require you provide your name and e-mail address
www.retiredbrains.com
Nationwide job listings searchable by industry and state
www.salary.com
Site for information on salary and total compensation packages
www.santarosa.edu/sbdc
Website for the Redwood Empire Small Business Development Center – self-employment resources and guidance
www.sba.gov
Website for the Small Business Administration – advice and resources for people who are self-employed
www.servicelocator.org
Nationwide directory of one-stop career centers and resources
www.statejobs.com
NOT just government jobs – information about the country’s largest employers, best companies to work for, and salary
www.vault.com
A resource including “insider” employer information, salary guidance, job boards, and research tools
www.wetfeet.com
Considerable free information about job search and decision-making plus some “for sale” information
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